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Copper sebacate is an especially bioavailable form of copper. Copper is an essential cofactor in a number of enzymatic reactions with varied physiologic roles. These include melanin production (hair and skin color), wound healing, and red blood cell production. Copper is needed in some antioxidant enzymes that prevent damage from free radicals and inflammation. It appears to be particularly important in the maintenance of connective tissue and joints. Although severe copper deficiency is rare, the diet of many Americans supplies less than the RDA; so, moderate deficiency is common. Possible symptoms include loss of color in the skin and hair, anemia, inflammation, arthritis, weakening of connective tissue, cardiovascular damage, and shortage of white blood cells.

Selenium is a chemical element that is essential, in small amounts, to humans and other living things. In the body it is found as part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which helps to rid the body of destructive 'superoxide? molecules. Selenium deficiencies are common, since selenium concentrations depend strongly on locale and diet. Such deficiencies give rise to symptoms like those of aging: damaged tissues, increased arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. On the other hand, selenium is toxic when used to excess; the symptoms include hair loss, nail problems, accelerated tooth decay, and swelling of the fingers. Supplementation with sodium selenate at doses between 50 and 500 micrograms (mcg) per day will keep the average person within the safe range of selenium intake. Doses of more than 800 mcg/day carry a risk of toxicity. A number of different claims are often made for selenium . . .

FLAX SEED OIL Latin Name: Linum usitatissium L Origin & History: Flaxseed Oil has been used all over the world for centuries. Active Constituents: Alpha-Linolenic acid (Omega-3 Fatty acid). Part Used: Seed. Common Uses: Flaxseed oil is one of the richest sources of Alpha-Linolenic acid (Omega-3). It also contains Alpha-Linoleic acid (Omega-6 ALA) another essential fatty acid. The essential nutrients must be obtained through the diet and cannot be biosynthesized by the human body. These essential fatty acids are converted into EPA and DHA, two well known compounds that are recognized for their benefits in heart health, brain function and arthritis. Consumption of flaxseed oil may be extremely important for vegetarians and for people who do not eat fish. Role of ALA in the prevention of arteriosclerosis has also been documented. Supplementation with essential fatty acids decreases harmful . . .